Final Score: Capitals 4 - Red Wings 5
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 33 | 33 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 61% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
Red Wings
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4